MAYOR

Randy Kopesky

Age: 62

Randy Kopesky

What qualifies you to hold this position? As Mayor, a community advocate, a volunteer, husband and father, I work tirelessly to bring people together to get things done for the City of Lakeland Shores. I was elected Mayor of Lakeland Shores in 2004 and have been overwhelmingly re-elected since then and serve on numerous boards and commissions in a leadership capacity.

What would your top priorities be if elected? My efforts have kept property tax rates consistently lowest among Washington County cities and have built an impeccable relationship with the other Lower St Croix Valley cities and Washington County. I am the president of Washington County Yellow Ribbon Network and Lower St. Croix Valley Yellow Ribbon and will continue to assist veterans.

What do you think is the primary role of government? Ensuring city streets, public safety and emergency services are the highest priorities. I am committed to delivering continued, proactive and empathic responses to resident’s concerns and suggestions for improvement. Under my experienced leadership, Lakeland Shores is proud to be a key and trusted partner with local businesses.

Brian Zeller

Age: 46

What qualifies you to hold this position? I offer a history of proven leadership and measurable results. I served as Mayor of Lakeland for 6 years, Chair and current representative on the Middle St Croix Water Management organization for 10 plus years. I also serve as the district 3 commissioner on the Washington County Housing and redevelopment authority.

What would your top priorities be if elected? Protecting and preserving both the St Croix river and our ground water supply is a top priority of mine. Getting the budget back under control is another top priority. The budget has increased 43% in the past 12 years which goes against the very reason Lakeland Shores was established.

What do you think is the primary role of government? Providing fire protection (health), police service (safety) and infrastructure (roads) are the three primary roles. Creating a sense of community where everyone is treated equally should also be an expectation.

Website or contact? bzeller@ccim.net

CITY COUNCIL, TWO SEATS

Timothy Schroeder

Age: 53

What qualifies you to hold this position? I have lived in Lakeland Shores for 20 years. I was the Road and Zoning Commissioner from 2004-2015 attending monthly City Council meetings working with the Council on City issues.

What would your top priorities be if elected? To work with the City Council to keep taxes down while providing services for the residents of Lakeland Shores.

What do you think is the primary role of government? To serve the people.

Thomas Wilson

Age: 66

Thomas Wilson

What qualifies you to hold this position? Lakeland Shores Representative on the LSCVFD (Lower St. Croix Valley Fire Department) board for 7+ years. Vice Chair of the board for the last 2 years, member of the Finance Committee for 4 years and Chair of that committee for the last 2 years.

What would your top priorities be if elected? Work to maintain the quality of the city of Lakeland Shores by focusing on continuing and or improving essential services while controlling costs and increasing visibility.

What do you think is the primary role of government? Improve our city while controlling costs.

Zoe Zhi, incumbent

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